Category Archives: Recipes

Pecan Pesto – A Family Favourite

pesto

Pesto is a favourite around here. Not just because it’s green. And not just because we love pasta. And not solely because we can grow basil on our back deck either.  However none of these facts hurt it’s popularity! Continue reading Pecan Pesto – A Family Favourite

Al Fresco At Last

alfresco tea party

It is finally here!! The warmer weather has arrived and if you are anything like us, you are tripping over yourself to spend more time outdoors. Through all those rainy and chilly months perhaps you were envisioning leisurely outdoor meals and parties and living vicariously through beautiful instagram images. No, just me?! Ok, fine. But no longer must we pine over other’s warm weather – the time is here to get out doors and dine alfresco ourselves!

alfresco party

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Laura’s Pulled Pork

Pulled Pork *Reduced Fat* Slow Cooker Style!!!

pulled pork

I love pulled pork and I adore a good pulled pork sandwich. I also really like pulled pork on a variety of different items … like nachos or burritos or pizza or Mac and Cheese…. So, it’s probably safe to say it’s kinda a big deal to me! As such I have converted my whole family into a pulled pork loving crew too. Continue reading Laura’s Pulled Pork

Maple Oat Scones

maple oat scones

Hello Scones!!

We are definitely scone people!! Oh yes, yes we are. I learned to make scones from my father. I also developed my love of scones from my father. He appreciates a good scone as much as I do!
Even my Pinterest  has a board dedicated just to scone recipes. Because a good scone is serious business. And our family probably has more than dozen favourite scone recipes that we use throughout the year. Continue reading Maple Oat Scones

Popcorn Snacking Extravaganza

Popcorn snacking. It has come to my attention that I like popcorn more than a little. So I would like to take this moment to publicly declare my love for popcorn and it’s many forms! Yes popcorn. Of course popcorn. I am pretty sure you all knew that was where I was going with that one! Continue reading Popcorn Snacking Extravaganza

The BEST Homemade Pizza Dough

pizza dough

I know its a tall claim to make. But once my Kitchen Aid Stand Mixer and this pizza dough recipe came into our life, we stopped ordering pizza. It’s not a stretch to say we order in pizza about once year. And that this is pretty much a weekly go-to recipe in our home. Continue reading The BEST Homemade Pizza Dough

Cinnamon and Sugar (Churro) Popcorn

Cinnamon sugar churro popcorn. Popcorn is my jam. Cinnamon + sugar or churros – yeah you’re going to get my interest there too! Put them together and you have a ridiculously good snack or sweet treat. Super yum. This recipe is a little too easy for how good it is, so I understand if we can’t be friends anymore. Or better yet we could be the type if friends who shove handfuls of cinnamony- sugary popcorn into our mouths gleefully! Continue reading Cinnamon and Sugar (Churro) Popcorn

Amaretto Caramel Sauce Recipe

amaretto caramel sauce

There is caramel sauce and then there is amaretto caramel sauce of your dreams. This sauce is eat by the spoonful good. So, so good! It gets bonus points for being even simpler than traditional caramel to make and the almond liquor makes it out of this world! I suggest running to the kitchen and promptly making some. Continue reading Amaretto Caramel Sauce Recipe